Opéra Apartments

Opéra, an emblematic district in the center of Paris

In the center of Paris, the Opéra district's majestic avenues have famous department stores and the impressive Garnier opera house. The perfect area for renting a furnished apartment and experiencing the pulsating life of Paris.

The Opéra district is centered on the Palais Garnier

From 1852, this former peaceful district of Paris was completely transformed by the work of Baron Haussmann, who constructed wide roads in order to encourage better traffic flow. Some ten years later, the construction of a new opera house was entrusted to the young architect Charles Garnier. Very quickly, the Opéra district became overrun with cafés, theaters, and luxury stores and finally became the heart of Parisian commercial activity. After 8 p.m., the avenues light up as Parisians and tourists alike flock to the restaurants, theaters, movies, and of course, the Opéra Garnier.

The Opéra district: an experience of Paris you can’t afford to miss

A masterpiece designed in the style of the Napoleon III, the Opéra Garnier is one of the must-see monuments of Paris. The Musée de la Parfumerie (9 rue Scribe) is a small, unusual museum that is worth a visit. Founded by the perfumer Fragonard, the museum offers exhibitions of old bottles and tools for making perfume (perfume organs, stills, etc.). If you want to get a different perspective, head to the terrace of Galeries Lafayette, which offers superb views over the roofs of the Opéra Garnier and central Paris.

The Opéra district: showy, luxurious, and excessive at easy access

Between shopping for fashion and enjoying great food, the district is home to the famous Parisian department stores, Printemps and the Galeries Lafayette. The food section Lafayette Gourmet, is a place where the finest food products from around the world are on sale.
The Opéra district is served by the Opéra (lines 3, 7, and 8), Havre-Caumartin (lines 3 and 9), Chaussée d’Antin (lines 7 and 9 ) metro stations and Gare Auber (RER A). Next time you come to Paris, how about staying in the Opéra district? We have a wide range of rental apartments available in the area.